TSB Festival of Lights

TSB Festival of Lights New Zealand's favourite light festival! Free arts, nature, performance and good vibes for the whole whānau
In partnership with New Plymouth District Council

New Zealand's leading lights festival, TSB Festival of Lights is an annual lights and entertainment festival lighting up New Plymouth's Pukekura Park. With Lights, Music, Festival Kids, an Outdoor Cinema and more, there is something for everyone to make magical memories!

Imagine a summer night. Los Angeles-based playing dub reggae among the deep green surrounds of Pukekura Park. Festival...
07/10/2026

Imagine a summer night. Los Angeles-based playing dub reggae among the deep green surrounds of Pukekura Park. Festival lights glowing around you.

Could summer be any better?
✨ Catch Pachyman live at New Plymouth's TSB Festival of Lights on Thurs 21 Jan, supported by . Free to enter!
✨ The full Festival programme drops on 23 Nov. Stay tuned 🎤

Plot twist: our Eco Squad volunteers are the real superheroes 🦸♻️Join the best crew around, meet new people, and help ke...
28/09/2026

Plot twist: our Eco Squad volunteers are the real superheroes 🦸♻️

Join the best crew around, meet new people, and help keep our Festival’s Zero Waste goals shining bright.

🔗 Apply at npdc.govt.nz/zero-waste/waste-minimisation/get-involved/volunteer-at-zero-waste-events/

Photo credit: Charlotte Curd

Calling designers of all ages! You’ve got the talent. We’ve got a bus. 🚌✨ Enter our bus wrap design competition, win pri...
31/08/2026

Calling designers of all ages! You’ve got the talent. We’ve got a bus. 🚌✨ Enter our bus wrap design competition, win prizes, and see your design transformed into a moving work of art.

👇 Tag someone who should enter!
🔗 Read the design brief at festivaloflights.nz
🗓️ Enter by 5pm, Sun 25 Oct

✨ WE'RE A WINNER ✨ TSB Festival of Lights was crowned Local Government Event of the Year at the 2026 NZEA New Zealand Ev...
05/08/2026

✨ WE'RE A WINNER ✨ TSB Festival of Lights was crowned Local Government Event of the Year at the 2026 NZEA New Zealand Event Awards!

A huge thank you to our team for their hard work, and to all our supporters too. This one’s for all our festival-loving whānau out there, wherever you’re from. 💛

Got a favourite food truck you want to see this summer? Tag them below! 👀🍟Food truck owners - this is your sign!Expressi...
27/07/2026

Got a favourite food truck you want to see this summer? Tag them below! 👀🍟

Food truck owners - this is your sign!

Expressions of interest are now open for our Festival Hub.
✔️ Self-contained trucks only (no marquees)
⏰ Expressions of interest close on Mon 17 Aug 2026
🔗 Click here to apply now: https://www.festivaloflights.nz/summer/get-involved/expressions-of-interest/

Hidden in a different spot each year, our much‑loved Sleeping Giant has become a bit of a tradition for eagle‑eyed visit...
15/07/2026

Hidden in a different spot each year, our much‑loved Sleeping Giant has become a bit of a tradition for eagle‑eyed visitors 💫 We’re curious, if you’ve been before, where’s been your favourite place to spot Grumbledorf?

Who do you want to see light up the stage this summer? 👀✨Expressions of Interest are open for performers, entertainers a...
24/06/2026

Who do you want to see light up the stage this summer? 👀✨
Expressions of Interest are open for performers, entertainers and musicians to be part of the next TSB Festival of Lights programme.

🎤 Tag your favourite local artists below, we want to hear about them!

👉 Find out more and register here: https://www.festivaloflights.nz/summer/get-involved/expressions-of-interest/

Photo credit: Charlotte Curd

✨ We’re glowing ✨ TSB Festival of Lights is a FINALIST in the 2026 NZEA New Zealand Event Awards – a testament to our su...
15/06/2026

✨ We’re glowing ✨ TSB Festival of Lights is a FINALIST in the 2026 NZEA New Zealand Event Awards – a testament to our supporters, sponsors, and everyone who brings the magic to Pukekura Park!

❤️ Public voting opens in July… hint, hint.

Photo credit: Charlotte Curd

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